High Lodge Thetford Forest

High Lodge Thetford Forest Centre, Brandon, Thetford, Norfolk, IP27 0AF, England
1-90 Years

Description

High Lodge Thetford Forest is a popular forest centre in Norfolk, offering a perfect escape into nature with activities for all ages. Set within the beautiful Thetford Forest, it’s designed as a space for adventure, relaxation and outdoor exploration. Whether you’re visiting with family or friends, it’s a great place to enjoy the outdoors all year round. 

Visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities including walking and cycling trails, mountain biking, adventure golf, archery and disc golf. There are multiple play areas for children, as well as exciting experiences like Go Ape treetop adventures, forest Segways and themed trails such as the Gruffalo and Room on the Broom trails. The site also offers orienteering, running trails, wellness sessions and seasonal events, along with BBQ hire and picnic areas. 

Entry to the forest is completely free, making it a great value day out. Additional activities like Go Ape, Segways, adventure golf and BBQ hire are paid experiences with separate pricing depending on the activity. 

With its mix of adventure activities, scenic trails and family-friendly facilities, High Lodge Thetford Forest offers something for everyone. Whether you’re exploring nature, trying outdoor sports or relaxing in the forest, it’s an ideal destination for a fun and refreshing day out.

Features

  • Free
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • High Lodge is a safe space in nature for every generation to escape and be free. Providing opportunities for adventure and exploration with a range of exciting activities around every corner.
  • With play areas dotted around the forest, beautiful walking trails winding through the trees and waymarked cycling trails for all. Open all year, High Lodge is home to the Gruffalo, seasonal activities and events. 
  • Welcome to High Lodge Forest Centre Thetford where you can enjoy so many different fun things to do from the forest segway to the Go Ape treetop challenge.
  • Whatever you enjoy you will be sure to find it here. We are one of Norfolk’s great attractions and a fun place to do things with the kids
  • Every corner of High Lodge has something just waiting to be discovered, the more you walk around the forest, the more you’ll find.
  • With play areas dotted around the forest, beautiful trails winding through rich wilderness and thrilling mountain biking opportunities, you’ll be itching to return!
  • The new Heritage Trail is open at High Lodge, built with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to give everyone the opportunity to enjoy the forest.

Facilities

  • Accessible toilet
  • All-terrain mobility scooter hire
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • BBQ
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Cafe
  • Changing places
  • Cycle hire
  • Dogs allowed
  • Easy access trail
  • Inclusive play areas
  • Information point
  • Picnic area
  • Play Area
  • Ranger's Office
  • Toilets
  • Visitor Centre

What to see

Activities at High Lodge

  • Barbecue hire at High Lodge
  • Room on the Broom trail at High Lodge
  • Adventure Golf at High Lodge
  • Archery at High Lodge
  • Back to Wilderness at High Lodge
  • Breeze into the Forest at High Lodge
  • Can But Tri events at High Lodge
  • Children's play areas at High Lodge
  • Cycling and mountain biking trails at High Lodge
  • Disc golf at High Lodge
  • Dog of the month
  • Feel Good Forest Trail at High Lodge
  • Forest Holidays at Thorpe Forest, Harling Woods
  • Go Ape Challenge Plus
  • Go Ape Forest Segway at High Lodge
  • Go Ape Tree Top Adventure at High Lodge
  • Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Plus at High Lodge
  • Go Ape Tree Top Challenge at High Lodge
  • Gruffalo Orienteering at High Lodge
  • Guided trail runs at High Lodge
  • Heritage walking trail at High Lodge
  • Hire an all-terrain mobility scooter at High Lodge
  • Mountain bike pits & features at High Lodge
  • Nordic Walking at High Lodge
  • Pedal and Play at High Lodge
  • Running trails at High Lodge
  • Walking trails at High Lodge
  • Wellness in the Forest with Sound and Ground

Price

Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

High Lodge, Thetford Forest and the Information Point are open:

  • 9am-4pm 1 January to 13 February 2026
  • 9am-5pm 14 February to 29 March 2026
  • 9am-6pm 30 March to 6 September 2026
  • 9am-5pm 7 September to 25 October 2026
  • 9am-4pm 26 October 2026 to 13 February 2027

Address: High Lodge Thetford Forest Centre, Brandon, Thetford, Norfolk, IP27 0AF, England

Post Code: IP27 0AF

Council: West Suffolk

County: Norfolk

Parking Charges

  • Early bird exit before 11am: £5.00
  • Up to 1 hour: £3.50
  • Up to 2 hours: £6.50
  • Up to 3 hours: £10.00
  • Up to 4 hours: £13.00
  • All day: £15.50

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